How To Fix /SAPAPO/ADV005 - The macro attempted to make a cell that is not locked ready for input

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/ADV -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: The macro attempted to make a cell that is not locked ready for input

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/ADV005 - The macro attempted to make a cell that is not locked ready for input ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/ADV005 indicates that a macro in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module attempted to modify a cell that is not locked for input. This typically occurs in the context of planning books or macros where certain cells are expected to be editable, but the system has determined that they are not.
  Cause:
  
  Cell Locking: The cell in question may be locked for input due to the planning book configuration. This can happen if the cell is part of a key figure that is not set up to allow manual input.
  Macro Logic: The macro itself may have logic that attempts to modify a cell that is not intended to be changed, either due to incorrect assumptions in the macro or due to changes in the planning book configuration.
  User Permissions: The user executing the macro may not have the necessary permissions to edit the cell, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cell Locking: Review the planning book configuration to ensure that the cell is set up to allow input. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the planning book in the SAP APO system.
  Checking the key figure settings to see if the cell is locked for input.
  Adjusting the settings if necessary to allow input.
  
  
  
  Review Macro Logic: If you have access to the macro code, review it to ensure that it is correctly targeting cells that are intended to be editable. You may need to:
  
  Modify the macro to avoid attempting to change locked cells.
  Ensure that the logic aligns with the current configuration of the planning book.
  
  
  
  User Permissions: Verify that the user executing the macro has the appropriate permissions to edit the cells in question. If not, you may need to adjust user roles or permissions.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, test the macro again to ensure that it runs without errors.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on macro usage in APO.
  Documentation: Review the SAP APO documentation for best practices on configuring planning books and macros.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your macro functions as intended.